Indoor ventilation exhaust system

ABSTRACT

The indoor ventilation exhaust system is configured for use in a domestic space. The indoor ventilation exhaust system is configured for use with second-hand smoke. The indoor ventilation exhaust system draws atmospheric gases containing second-hand smoke out of a domestic space. The indoor ventilation exhaust system comprises an manifold, discharge system, and a collection network. The discharge system attaches to the manifold. Each of one or more collection networks attach to the manifolds. The discharge system creates a partial vacuum that draws the second-hand smoke of out the domestic space into the collection network. The second-hand smoke is aggregated in the manifold and is then discharged from the domestic structure containing the domestic space through the discharge system. The discharge system creates the partial vacuum that transports the second-hand smoke.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of heating and lightingincluding ventilation, more specifically, a ventilation system withforced air flow.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The indoor ventilation exhaust system is configured for use in adomestic space. The indoor ventilation exhaust system is configured foruse with second-hand smoke. The indoor ventilation exhaust system drawsatmospheric gases containing second-hand smoke out of a domestic space.The indoor ventilation exhaust system comprises a manifold, dischargesystem, and a collection network. The discharge system attaches to themanifold. Each of one or more collection networks attach to themanifolds. The discharge system creates a partial vacuum that draws thesecond-hand smoke of out the domestic space into the collection network.The second-hand smoke is aggregated in the manifold and is thendischarged from the domestic structure containing the domestic spacethrough the discharge system. The discharge system creates the partialvacuum that transports the second-hand smoke.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of theindoor ventilation exhaust system will be readily apparent to those ofordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detaileddescription of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative,embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the indoorventilation exhaust system in detail, it is to be understood that theindoor ventilation exhaust system is not limited in its applications tothe details of construction and arrangements of the components set forthin the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the artwill appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readilyutilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, andsystems for carrying out the several purposes of the indoor ventilationexhaust system.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including suchequivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spiritand scope of the indoor ventilation exhaust system. It is also to beunderstood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are forpurposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a partof this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided toenable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are notintended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an assembled view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is another detail view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments of the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is nointention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented inthe preceding technical field, background, brief summary or thefollowing detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodimentsof the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7.

The indoor ventilation exhaust system 100 (hereinafter invention) isconfigured for use in a domestic space 201. The invention 100 isconfigured for use with second-hand smoke 202. The invention 100 drawsatmospheric gases containing second-hand smoke 202 out of a domesticspace 201. The invention 100 comprises a manifold 101, discharge system102, and a collection network 103. The discharge system 102 attaches tothe manifold 101. The collection network 103 attaches to the manifold101. The discharge system 102 creates a partial vacuum that draws thesecond-hand smoke 202 of out the domestic space 201 into the collectionnetwork 103. The second-hand smoke 202 is aggregated in the manifold 101and is then discharged from the domestic structure 203 containing thedomestic space 201 through the discharge system 102. The dischargesystem 102 creates the partial vacuum that transports the second-handsmoke 202.

The manifold 101 is a device that aggregates the second-hand smoke 202from one or more collection nodes 130 into a single gas flow that istransported to the discharge system 102. The manifold 101 comprises ahollow cylinder 111, a plurality of intake fittings 112, and a dischargefitting 113.

The hollow cylinder 111 is a hollow prism-shaped pipe with two closedends. This disclosure anticipates that the hollow cylinder 111 willmount in the roof of the domestic structure 203. The hollow cylinder 111accumulates the second-hand smoke 202 drawn through the collectionnetwork 103 into a single chamber. The second-hand smoke 202 exits thehollow cylinder 111 through the discharge fitting 113 into the dischargehose 124 for expulsion from the domestic structure 203.

Each of the plurality of intake fittings 112 is a commercially availablefitting that forms a port into the hollow cylinder 111. Each of theplurality of intake fittings 112 attaches to a transport hose 133 inorder to receive the second-hand smoke 202 collected by the collectionnode 130 during the operation of the invention 100.

The discharge fitting 113 is a commercially available fitting that formsa port into the hollow cylinder 111. The discharge fitting 113 attachesto the discharge hose 124 such that the discharge hose 124 receives theaccumulated second-hand smoke 202 within the hollow cylinder 111.

The discharge system 102 is a mechanical device. The discharge system102 creates a pressure differential within the invention 100 that drawsthe second-hand smoke 202 from the collection network 103 through themanifold 101 and into the discharge system 102. This disclosureanticipates that the discharge system 102 will mount in the roof of thedomestic structure 203. The discharge system 102 then pumps thesecond-hand smoke 202 out of the domestic structure 203 that containsthe domestic space 201. The discharge system 102 comprises an exhaustfan 121, an exhaust vent 122, an exhaust valve 123, and a discharge hose124. The discharge hose 124 is further defined with an eleventh end 171and a twelfth end 172.

The exhaust fan 121 is a mechanical device that generates a pressuredifferential used for transporting the second-hand smoke 202 from themanifold 101 to the exhaust vent 122. The pressure differential createdby the exhaust fan 121 provides the motive forces that move thesecond-hand smoke 202 through the invention 100. The exhaust fan 121 isa commercially available device.

The exhaust vent 122 is an aperture that expels the second-hand smoke202 into the atmosphere. The exhaust valve 123 is a structure thatattaches the exhaust fan 121 and the exhaust vent 122 to the domesticstructure 203. The exhaust valve 123 is a sealed structure that preventsthe second-hand smoke 202 from reentering the domestic structure 203after discharge. The discharge hose 124 is a commercially availableflexible tube that transports the second-hand smoke 202 from themanifold 101 to the exhaust fan 121.

The collection network 103 comprises a collection of one or morecollection nodes 130. The collection network 103 is a foraminousstructure that draws the second-hand smoke 202 out of the domestic space201 into the invention 100. The collection node 130 mounts in thedomestic space 201 containing the second-hand smoke 202. The collectionnode 130 comprises a mounting structure 131, an intake manifold 132, andthe transport hose 133. The transport hose 133 is further defined with aninth end 169 and a tenth end 170.

The collection node 130 is the node of the collection network 103 thatdraws the second-hand smoke 202 out of the domestic space 201 into theinvention 100. The collection node 130 installs in the domestic space201 of the domestic structure 203. It is preferred that the collectionnode 130 mounts near the ceiling of the collection node 130.

The mounting structure 131 is a structure that attaches the intakemanifold 132 to an interior surface of the domestic space 201. Thefactors that determine the shape of the mounting structure 131 include,but are not limited to: 1) the characteristics of the domestic space201; 2) desired flow characteristics of the second-hand smoke 202; and,3) decorative characteristics desired from the collection node 130.

In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the mountingstructure 131 is selected from the group consisting of a hood 191 and acrown molding 192. The hood 191 is a canopy that partially encloses theintake manifold 132. The design of the hood 191 accumulates thesecond-hand smoke 202 near the intake manifold 132 in preparation forelimination. The crown molding 192 is a molding that attaches to avertical boundary surface of the domestic space 201. The position of thecrown molding 192 is such that a foraminous pipe selected from the groupconsisting of the first foraminous pipe 141, the second foraminous pipe142, the third foraminous pipe 143, and the fourth foraminous pipe 144sits between the crown molding 192 and the vertical boundary surface ofthe domestic space 201. As shown most clearly in FIG. 6, the crownmolding 192 has a foraminous structure that allows for the free flow ofgas between the domestic space 201 and the selected foraminous pipe.

The transport hose 133 is a commercially available flexible tube thattransports the domestic structure 203 from the intake manifold 132 to afitting selected from the plurality of intake fittings 112.

The intake manifold 132 is a foraminous structure. The second-hand smoke202 is drawn into the collection node 130 through the intake manifold132. The intake manifold 132 comprises a first foraminous pipe 141, asecond foraminous pipe 142, a third foraminous pipe 143, a fourthforaminous pipe 144, a first 90-degree elbow 151, a second 90-degreeelbow 152, a third 90-degree elbow 153, and a tee connector 154.

The first foraminous pipe 141 is further defined with a first end 161and a second end 162. The second foraminous pipe 142 is further definedwith a third end 163 and a fourth end 164. The third foraminous pipe 143is further defined with a fifth end 165 and a sixth end 166. The fourthforaminous pipe 144 is further defined with a seventh end 167 and aneight end 168. The first 90-degree elbow 151 is further defined with afirst port 181 and a second port 182. The second 90-degree elbow 152 isfurther defined with a third port 183 and a fourth port 184. The third90-degree elbow 153 is further defined with a fifth port 185 and a sixthport 186. The tee connector 154 is further defined with a seventh port187, an eighth port 188, and a ninth port 189.

The first foraminous pipe 141 is a commercially available prism-shapedpipe. The first foraminous pipe 141 is formed with a foraminous surfacethat allows for the free flow of gas through the lateral face of thefirst foraminous pipe 141. A first subset of apertures selected from aplurality of apertures 195 form the foraminous surface of the firstforaminous pipe 141. The second-hand smoke 202 is drawn into the firstforaminous pipe 141 for transport into the transport hose 133 throughthis first subset of apertures.

The second foraminous pipe 142 is a commercially available prism-shapedpipe. The second foraminous pipe 142 is formed with a foraminous surfacethat allows for the free flow of gas through the lateral face of thesecond foraminous pipe 142. A second subset of apertures selected fromthe plurality of apertures 195 form the foraminous surface of the secondforaminous pipe 142. The second-hand smoke 202 is drawn into secondforaminous pipe 142 for transport into the transport hose 133 throughthis second subset of apertures.

The third foraminous pipe 143 is a commercially available prism-shapedpipe. The third foraminous pipe 143 is formed with a foraminous surfacethat allows for the free flow of gas through the lateral face of thethird foraminous pipe 143. A third subset of apertures selected from theplurality of apertures 195 form the foraminous surface of the thirdforaminous pipe 143. The second-hand smoke 202 is drawn into the thirdforaminous pipe 143 for transport into the transport hose 133 throughthis third subset of apertures.

The fourth foraminous pipe 144 is a commercially available prism-shapedpipe. The fourth foraminous pipe 144 is formed with a foraminous surfacethat allows for the free flow of gas through the lateral face of thefourth foraminous pipe 144. A fourth subset of apertures selected fromthe plurality of apertures 195 form the foraminous surface of the fourthforaminous pipe 144. The second-hand smoke 202 is drawn into the fourthforaminous pipe 144 for transport into the transport hose 133 throughthis fourth subset of apertures.

The first 90-degree elbow 151 is a commercially available plumbingfitting. The first 90-degree elbow 151 attaches the first foraminouspipe 141 to the second foraminous pipe 142 to form a fluidic connection.The second 90-degree elbow 152 is a commercially available plumbingfitting. The second 90-degree elbow 152 attaches the second foraminouspipe 142 to the third foraminous pipe 143 to form a fluidic connection.The third 90-degree elbow 153 is a commercially available plumbingfitting. The third 90-degree elbow 153 attaches the third foraminouspipe 143 to the fourth foraminous pipe 144 to form a fluidic connection.The tee connector 154 is a commercially available plumbing fitting. Thetee connector 154 attaches the fourth foraminous pipe 144 to the firstforaminous pipe 141 to form a fluidic connection.

This paragraph describes the general assembly of the invention 100. Theintake manifold 132 attaches to the mounting structure 131. Thetransport hose 133 attaches the intake manifold 132 to a plurality ofintake fittings 112 of the manifold 101. The discharge hose 124 attachesthe discharge fitting 113 of the manifold 101 to the exhaust fan 121 ofthe discharge system 102. The exhaust vent 122 attaches to the exhaustfan 121 such that the second-hand smoke 202 is pumped through theexhaust vent 122 to the exterior of the domestic structure 203 thatcontains the domestic space 201. The exhaust valve 123 attaches theexhaust fan 121 to the domestic structure 203. The exhaust valve 123forms a seal such that the second-hand smoke 202 will not leak into thedomestic structure 203 through the discharge system 102.

The following two paragraphs describe the operation of the invention100.

The exhaust fan 121 is configured to draw second-hand smoke 202 throughthe discharge hose 124 from the discharge fitting 113 of the manifold101 into the exhaust fan 121. The exhaust fan 121 discharges thesecond-hand smoke 202 into the atmosphere outside of the domesticstructure 203 through the exhaust vent 122. The exhaust fan 121 createsa partial vacuum large enough such that the partial vacuum draws thesecond-hand smoke 202 through the collection node 130 connected to anintake fitting selected from the plurality of intake fittings 112 of themanifold 101.

The transport hose 133 of each collection node 130 transports thesecond-hand smoke 202 to an intake fitting selected from the pluralityof intake fittings 112. The second-hand smoke 202 is drawn into thetransport hose 133 through the plurality of apertures 195 formed in theintake manifold 132. The pressure differential created by the exhaustfan 121 creates the forces necessary to draw the second-hand smoke 202into and through the invention 100.

The following three paragraphs describe the assembly of the intakemanifold 132.

The second end 162 of the first foraminous pipe 141 inserts into thefirst port 181 of the first 90-degree elbow 151. The third end 163 ofthe second foraminous pipe 142 inserts into the second port 182 of thefirst 90-degree elbow 151. The fourth end 164 of the second foraminouspipe 142 inserts into the third port 183 of the second 90-degree elbow152. The fifth end 165 of the third foraminous pipe 143 inserts into thefourth port 184 of the second 90-degree elbow 152.

The sixth end 166 of the third foraminous pipe 143 inserts into thefifth port 185 of the third 90-degree elbow 153. The seventh end 167 ofthe fourth foraminous pipe 144 inserts into the sixth port 186 of thethird 90-degree elbow 153. The eighth end 168 of the fourth foraminouspipe 144 inserts into the seventh port 187 of the tee connector 154. Thefirst end 161 of the first foraminous pipe 141 inserts into the eighthport 188 of the tee connector 154.

The ninth end 169 of the transport hose 133 attaches to the ninth port189 of the tee connector 154. The tenth end 170 of the transport hose133 attaches to an intake fitting selected from the plurality of intakefittings 112. The eleventh end 171 of the discharge hose 124 attaches toan intake fitting selected from the discharge fitting 113 of themanifold 101. The twelfth end 172 of the discharge hose 124 attaches tothe intake of the exhaust fan 121.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

90-degree Elbow: As used in this disclosure, a 90-degree elbow is atwo-aperture fitting that attaches a first pipe to a second pipe suchthat the center axis of the first pipe is perpendicular to the centeraxis of the second pipe.

Atmosphere: As used in this disclosure, the atmosphere refers to ablanket of gases (primarily nitrogen and oxygen) that surround theearth. Typical atmospheric conditions are approximated and characterizedby the normal temperature and pressure.

Canopy: As used in this disclosure, a canopy is a cover that is placedabove a space to create a protected area.

Ceiling: As used in this disclosure a ceiling refers to either: 1) thesuperior horizontal surface of a room that is distal from the floor; 2)the superior horizontal surface of a structure; or, 3) the upper limitof a range. A floor and a ceiling can refer to the same structurewherein the selection depends solely on the point of view of the user.The selection of this definition depends on the context. In situationswhere the context is unclear the first definition should be used.

Fan: As used in this disclosure, a fan is a pump that moves a gas.

Fitting: As used in this disclosure, a fitting is a component that isattached to a first object. The fitting is used to form a fluidicconnection between the first object and a second object.

Fluid: As used in this disclosure, a fluid refers to a state of matterwherein the matter is capable of flow and takes the shape of a containerit is placed within. The term fluid commonly refers to a liquid or agas.

Foraminous: As used in this disclosure, foraminous is an adjective thatdescribes a surface, plate, or platform that is perforated with aplurality of holes.

Gas: As used in this disclosure, a gas refers to a state (phase) ofmatter that is fluid and that fills the volume of the structure thatcontains it. Stated differently, the volume of a gas always equals thevolume of its container.

Hood: As used in this disclosure, a hood is a canopy dedicated toremoving gas from a space.

Hose: As used in this disclosure, a hose is a flexible hollowcylindrical device that is used for transporting liquids and gases. Whenreferring to a hose in this disclosure, the terms inner diameter andouter diameter are used as they would be used by those skilled in theplumbing arts.

Manifold: As used in this disclosure, a manifold is a pipe or chamberhaving several ports through which liquid or gas is gathered ordistributed.

Pharmacologically Active Media: As used in this disclosure, apharmacologically active media refers to a chemical substance that has abiochemical or physiological effect on a biological organism.

Pipe: As used in this disclosure, a pipe is a hollow prism-shaped deviceused for transporting a fluid. The line that connects the center of thefirst base of the prism to the center of the second base of the prism isreferred to as the axis of the prism or the centerline of the pipe. Whentwo pipes share the same centerline they are said to be aligned. In thisdisclosure, the terms inner dimension of a pipe and outer dimension areused as they would be used by those skilled in the plumbing arts.

Port: As used in this disclosure, a port is an opening formed in anobject that allows fluid to flow through the boundary of the object.

Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensionalgeometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of theprism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel toeach other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as theends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces arecalled the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further descriptionis required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive nameof the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of thetwo corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-knowngeometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used.The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the centerpoint of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point ofthe second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis ofa prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prismwherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder.

Second-Hand Smoke: As used in this disclosure, second-hand smoke refersto the gas phase of the products of a combustion reaction involving apharmacologically active media.

Tee Connector: As used in this disclosure, a T Connector is a threeaperture fitting that is designed to connect a first pipe, a second pipeand a third pipe such that: 1) the center axis of the first pipe isaligned with the center axis of the second pipe; 2) the center axis ofthe third pipe is perpendicular to the aligned center axes of the firstpipe and the second pipe; and, 3) the center axes of the first pipe, thesecond pipe, and the third pipe intersect at a single point. The teeconnector is a commercially available plumbing and PVC pipe fitting.

Vacuum: As used in this disclosure, the term vacuum is used to describea first space that contains gas at a reduced gas pressure relative tothe gas pressure of a second space. If the first space and the secondspace are connected, this pressure differential will cause gas from thesecond space to move towards the first space until the pressuredifferential is eliminated.

Vent: As used in this disclosure, a vent is an opening in a structurethat allows for the flow of gas through the boundary of the structure.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that theoptimum dimensional relationship for the various components of theinvention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 7 include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation,assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilledin the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognizenumerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the variousembodiments of the present invention which will result in an improvedinvention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of thepresent invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, theinvention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims andtheir equivalents.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A forced air ventilation system comprising:a manifold, a discharge system, and a collection network; wherein thedischarge system attaches to the manifold; wherein the collectionnetwork attaches to the manifold; wherein the forced air ventilationsystem is configured for use in a domestic space; wherein the forced airventilation system is configured for use with second-hand smoke; whereinthe forced air ventilation system draws the second-hand smoke out of adomestic space; wherein the second-hand smoke is transported through themanifold; wherein the second-hand smoke is discharged from a domesticstructure containing the domestic space by the discharge system; whereinthe discharge system creates a partial vacuum that draws the second-handsmoke of out the domestic space into the collection network; wherein thedischarge system comprises an exhaust fan, an exhaust vent, and adischarge hose; wherein the exhaust fan, the exhaust vent, and thedischarge hose are fluidically interconnected; wherein the exhaust fanis a mechanical device; wherein the exhaust fan generates a pressuredifferential wherein the exhaust vent is an aperture; wherein theexhaust vent expels the second-hand smoke into the atmosphere; whereinthe discharge hose is a flexible tube; wherein the discharge hosetransports the second-hand smoke from the manifold to the exhaust fan;wherein the discharge system creates a partial vacuum; wherein themanifold aggregates the second-hand smoke from the collection networkinto a single gas flow; wherein the discharge system pumps thesecond-hand smoke out of the domestic structure that contains thedomestic space; wherein the collection network comprises one or morecollection nodes; wherein the collection network draws the second-handsmoke out of the domestic space into the forced air ventilation system;wherein the collection node mounts in the domestic space; wherein themanifold comprises a hollow cylinder, a plurality of intake fittings,and a discharge fitting; wherein the plurality of intake fittings andthe discharge fitting attach to the hollow cylinder; wherein the hollowcylinder accumulates the second-hand smoke drawn through the collectionnetwork into a single chamber; wherein the second-hand smoke exits thehollow cylinder through the discharge fitting into the discharge system;wherein each of the plurality of intake fittings forms a port into thehollow cylinder; wherein each of the plurality of intake fittingsattaches the collection network; wherein the discharge fitting forms aport into the hollow cylinder; wherein the discharge system is amechanical device; wherein the discharge system creates a pressuredifferential within the forced air ventilation system; wherein thedischarge system creates a pressure differential to draw the second-handsmoke from the collection network through the manifold and into thedischarge system; wherein the collection node comprises an intakemanifold, and the transport hose; wherein the transport hose forms afluidic connection between the intake manifold and an intake fittingselected from the plurality of intake fittings; wherein the intakemanifold comprises a first foraminous pipe, a second foraminous pipe, athird foraminous pipe, a fourth foraminous pipe, a first 90-degreeelbow, a second 90-degree elbow, a third 90-degree elbow, and a teeconnector; wherein the first foraminous pipe is further defined with afirst end and a second end; wherein the second foraminous pipe isfurther defined with a third end and a fourth end; wherein the thirdforaminous pipe is further defined with a fifth end and a sixth end;wherein the fourth foraminous pipe is further defined with a seventh endand an eighth end; wherein the first 90-degree elbow is further definedwith a first port and a second port; wherein the second 90-degree elbowis further defined with a third port and a fourth port; wherein thethird 90-degree elbow is further defined with a fifth port and a sixthport; wherein the tee connector is further defined with a seventh port,an eighth port, and a ninth port; wherein the transport hose is furtherdefined with a ninth end and a tenth end; wherein the discharge hose isfurther defined with an eleventh end and a twelfth end.
 2. The forcedair ventilation system according to claim 1 wherein the intake manifoldis a foraminous structure; wherein the second-hand smoke is drawn intothe collection node through the intake manifold.
 3. The forced airventilation system according to claim 2 wherein the first foraminouspipe, the second foraminous pipe, the third foraminous pipe, the fourthforaminous pipe, the first 90-degree elbow, the second 90-degree elbow,the third 90-degree elbow, and the tee connector are fluidicallyinterconnected.
 4. The forced air ventilation system according to claim3 wherein the first foraminous pipe is a prism-shaped pipe; wherein thesecond foraminous pipe is a prism-shaped pipe; wherein the thirdforaminous pipe is a prism-shaped pipe; wherein the fourth foraminouspipe is a commercially available prism-shaped pipe; wherein the first90-degree elbow is a plumbing fitting; wherein the second 90-degreeelbow is a plumbing fitting; wherein the third 90-degree elbow is aplumbing fitting; wherein the tee connector is a plumbing fitting. 5.The forced air ventilation system according to claim 4 wherein the firstforaminous pipe is formed with a foraminous surface that allows for thefree flow of gas through a lateral face of the first foraminous pipe;wherein the second foraminous pipe is formed with a foraminous surfacethat allows for the free flow of gas through a lateral face of thesecond foraminous pipe; wherein the third foraminous pipe is formed witha foraminous surface that allows for the free flow of gas through alateral face of the third foraminous pipe; wherein the fourth foraminouspipe is formed with a foraminous surface that allows for the free flowof gas through a lateral face of the fourth foraminous pipe.
 6. Theforced air ventilation system according to claim 5 wherein the first90-degree elbow attaches the first foraminous pipe to the secondforaminous pipe to form a fluidic connection; wherein the second90-degree elbow attaches the second foraminous pipe to the thirdforaminous pipe to form a fluidic connection; wherein the third90-degree elbow attaches the third foraminous pipe to the fourthforaminous pipe to form a fluidic connection; wherein the tee connectorattaches the fourth foraminous pipe to the first foraminous pipe to forma fluidic connection.
 7. The forced air ventilation system according toclaim 6 wherein the discharge hose attaches the discharge fitting of themanifold to the exhaust fan of the discharge system; wherein the exhaustvent attaches to the exhaust fan such that the second-hand smoke ispumped through the exhaust vent to the exterior of the domesticstructure that contains the domestic space.
 8. The forced airventilation system according to claim 7 wherein the second end of thefirst foraminous pipe inserts into the first port of the first 90-degreeelbow; wherein the third end of the second foraminous pipe inserts intothe second port of the first 90-degree elbow; wherein the fourth end ofthe second foraminous pipe inserts into the third port of the second90-degree elbow; wherein the fifth end of the third foraminous pipeinserts into the fourth port of the second 90-degree elbow; wherein thesixth end of the third foraminous pipe inserts into the fifth port ofthe third 90-degree elbow; wherein the seventh end of the fourthforaminous pipe inserts into the sixth port of the third 90-degreeelbow; wherein the eighth end of the fourth foraminous pipe inserts intothe seventh port of the tee connector; wherein the first end of thefirst foraminous pipe inserts into the eighth port of the tee connector.9. The forced air ventilation system according to claim 8 wherein theninth end of the transport hose attaches to the ninth port of the teeconnector; wherein the tenth end of the transport hose attaches to anintake fitting selected from the plurality of intake fittings; whereinthe eleventh end of the discharge hose attaches to an intake fittingfrom the discharge fitting of the manifold; wherein the twelfth end ofthe discharge hose attaches to the intake of the exhaust fan.